Dwarf Gourami

Native

The dwarf gourami originally came from the Indian subcontinent; it originates from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. However, it has also been widely distributed outside of its native range. This fish inhabits slow-moving streams, rivulets, and lakes with plenty of vegetation

Description

The Dwarf Gourami is a very elegant fish. Its dark-blue breast looks like a shirt under a jacket , and the jacket itself is all red and light-blue checks. It gets this beautiful colouring only when it is fully-grown and has learned to swim fast. When it is small, it is quite different; grey and undistinguished, to make it difficult for its enemies to see.